Sunbury library has launched its vinyl collection, with about 200 tunes from classic and local artists ready to be spun.
The collection officially launched on May 18, with the goal to expand access for the Sunbury and Hume community.
Library collections co-ordinator Patrick Jovaras said the library wanted to increase access given that vinyls are now out selling CDs.
“Libraries are about providing access to materials that people otherwise might not be able to afford,” Jovaras said.
“Libraries are often called community lounge rooms, and we thought a lounge room needs a record player.”
Mr Jovaras said anyone interested in borrowing a vinyl will need to be a member of the library and do an induction with staff about caring for the records.
“You can loan the records [for a week] or there is a record player there [at the library],” he said.
“We’ve tried to make a mix of classic records, so we’ve got a few like Cold Chisel and The Easybeats.
“But we’re also featuring and promoting local artists putting music out today [including] Maple Glider and Surprise Chef.”
Mr Jovaras said the library will be looking to expand its collection over time and is planning to provide record players for loan in the near future.
Zoe Moffatt
